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16 gauge.. someone school me
Al Bundy replied to Al Bundy's topic in Guns and Rifles and Discussions
Thanks so far. Yes she does need some help on shooting form. I noticed when she shot the 20 she looked awkward and uncomfortable. That 20 is a Remington 11-870 BTW. The other is Ithaca featherlight. Ithaca has not been shot since the late 80's. The Ithaca with bird shot is a bitch to shoot? I honestly don't think I ever shot it. It was Dads duck gun in the lead shot days. I actually went along to purchase this at Creekside in 1979. Damn... takes me back. -
16 gauge.. someone school me
Al Bundy replied to Al Bundy's topic in Guns and Rifles and Discussions
The problem is not felt recoil during shooting. The problem is felt recoil for 3 or so days AFTER shooting. I was thinking about all this and I do not know what 12 gauge gun and what load she shot to hurt her shoulder so much after. I do have some target 12 gauge 2 3/4 in she could try through a few of the 12s that are around. I feel a bit bad for her. Her father is not taking any interest, though hes a big deer hunter. The two times she sat in the blind she didn't even load/pickup the 12. Told me she really wanted to shoot the ducks but couldnt bring herself to due to the pain she has to endure after. I feel somewhat in charge of teaching her and I think her shooting the 12 will have negative consequences for long term. IE - sour her on shooting totally. I have two 20's laying around and barring finding a reasonably priced 16 with some miracle duck load, its looking like a 20 is going to be it. Hevi shot makes a 2 3/4in no lead shot I am thinking of buying and running through the Ithaca I have around. I know not the best choice but under the circumstances maybe best..??? I appreciate all comments here and ultimately she will as well.. Keep them coming. -
.."Not saying he’s wrong to be annoyed about it but to think he can keep it is just insane" Agreed 100%, to a point though. If its left for a certain amount of time, considered abandoned, something like this then there is a legal process to lay salvage claim to it. I don't know the law, but I do know that it does in fact exist with all sorts of legal caveats. I wouldn't even be thinking that though in this situation. You are correct this is a insane question in this situation in my opinion as well.
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Actually.. I hate to do it but I have to agree with stormy, a little at least. I owned a 40ft trawler for a bunch of years and private docks were exactly that.... private. Tying up to a private dock is not legal and its not ethical either. This is a known concept in the boating world and those whom violate can most times expect retribution if caught. Think about it this way. You have a designated parking spot for your car in your condo lot. Someone parks there. You call the tow truck and they are towed for illegally parking. For a boat, you pay for a slip to park. Your designated spot you pay a monthly fee for or in this case you own some of the parking area. That said not sure I would make a federal case out of someone parking there for an afternoon, though I would keep an eye on things. If that dock leads to somewhere like a house with my guns in it, I would be a bit more jumpy.
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My only exposure to a 16 was many years ago. I always thought 16 had a bit more knockdown power and range than a 20. But I just ASSUMED this. A 16 is being contemplated for a young female huntress primarily for ducks. Some possibility for snows/canadas. Comments??? Opinions??
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Live from work. I forgot my phone Saturday morning but I was out. Had a crew of 4 first year hunters with me. Ducks flew fairly well but somewhat early. 3-4 different flocks gave varying opportunities for the shooters. Got a bit of a late start otherwise would have had more shooting. One green head down but I had a long long paddle to retrieve as it was winged. Finally got it though. It tried hard to dive when we finally caught up to it. Shooters were happy and a good morning was had by all. Best part the young huntress who only had a 12 gauge shot the Mrs's 20 gauge auto with 3 inch steel (after we finished hunting she shot it). After the shots, a smile cracked on her face as she said she could easily shoot that 20. The 12 POUNDED her shoulder and made her grimace just thinking about shooting it. Next for her is to shoot a 16 gauge. Hopefully that will work. If not, a 20 will. I booked out of hunting camp Saturday evening ahead of the holiday traffic and storm. Back in a few weeks.
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Interesting you assume its ladies who reported him. Also interesting that you think this really was not enough to warrant the complaint, that it must be something additional. You are incorrect though about more to this. Nothing more to this behavior than two people talking. He does not need to explain anything to HR... The woman with the tattoo IS HR...
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Yup. No good answer for why. Reactive, without conscious thought is the best answer and I realize not so good. But thats what it was. Luckily for him, the woman is in HR and was floored by the fact someone actually complained. This wont go anywhere, but its a lesson to be learned. Once I nearly told a manager two levels up from me that she looked pretty in her nice new spring dress. I started to say it and luckily only got to "You look" and said "You look happy today". Sounded weird AF but.... Dont know she would have screwed me or not, but she could have.
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Its something like the two people were uncomfortable by his action and not billed as sexual harassment. This was not him being like .."Hey baby you look hot with that tattoo." He walked by and said Hey is that new? She smiled and showed it. He literally inadvertently reached out. There was no thought of " I get a free touch to this woman." Just two people standing talking and two eavesdroppers whom were offended. I think this is technically against whatever rules, hence my post of be careful. There are people out there who either are offended or quick to capitalize on a situation to screw you. Phade nailed it. Good post. Edit: ADK... I tried to like your post repeatedly.!! Apparently I can only like it once.
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Anyone ever pat/touch/cup your hand on someones shoulder and say "Good job"? This is what my buddy did, minus the good job statement.
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Not correct. Sexual harassment to touch someone who does not want to be touched. I think Ill complain next time someone tries to shake my hand. Keep your hands to yourself, afterall.
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My coworker tells me this story which happened at work. He was walking by a woman hes known and friends with 10+ years. It appears she has a new tattoo so he stops and talks to her about it. At some point he reached out and touched her shoulder with his finger, where the new tattoo was. Next day hes called into HR office and there is now a complaint filed against him by two people who observed this "improper" touching. It made them uncomfortable..... The woman with the tattoo was not at all in the slightest unhappy or thinking anything was improper. Even now she cant believe someone complained about that. Cant really believe this happened. Be careful...
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You need to have an official "tick checker" check you all over when your wife is away. There are woman you can hire to do this... You can tell your wife this is a good idea for your health.... !!! On a serious note, the one tick that actually got me I was out picking wild mushrooms. Headed to the gym after and did a serious workout and showered in the gym shower. New clothes, clean body. Next morning tick was engorged in my armpit. Best I can figure it hung on under my arm pit, even though I washed. Im not convinced showering will kill them 100%. Biz I think you got lucky. Hope all is well Moog.
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This thread puts me to SHAME... When I process myself I dont have anything nearly this good. I didnt have the time to process my good sized 8 this year and got one smeggy box of venison back. I gotta get schooled on how to process.
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This coming weekend I have the next generation hunters coming out for ducks with me. One young woman who comes from a deer hunting family. Her father gave her a spare 12 gauge to use even though it was painful for her to shoot. I am taking an old 20 gauge feather light Ithaca out of retirement for her as I think that would be much better on her shoulder and make for a much more pleasant hunt. I realize a 20 gauge 2 3/4in gun does not have the best range. I debating on her using the 12 and having a better chance of knocking something down, but I think the lack of pain with the 20 would be a better way to go. Anyone use or see this ammo on the shelves? It seems nearly impossible to find.
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crappyice: what carrier are you using? I need one and am looking at a few options.
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LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!
Al Bundy replied to fasteddie's topic in Deer Hunting
It’s fairly nice morning to hunt here. Very Light winds overcast 37. Not at all a bad morning. Just not a thing moving around my spot the last two,days. This is quite typical of my spot during gun. -
Excellent post. Thanks for sharing this.
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LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!
Al Bundy replied to fasteddie's topic in Deer Hunting
I think the squirrels are mobilizing for battle this morning. Tons of them. Zero deer. I'm ready for duck season next weekend. -
LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!
Al Bundy replied to fasteddie's topic in Deer Hunting
Quiet again this afternoon. Also warm. First day not wearing gloves on stand. Nothing moving. No shots. Thinking of making squirrel soup tonight. -
LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!
Al Bundy replied to fasteddie's topic in Deer Hunting
Got to stand late. On purpose!! Very quiet out 7h. No wind. Today is trophy hunt and camera shoot.. -
LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!
Al Bundy replied to fasteddie's topic in Deer Hunting
No bears where I am otherwise great idea! 10 minutes to go. Come on clock... -
LIVE From The Woods 2019 - Lets hear stories and see some pictures!
Al Bundy replied to fasteddie's topic in Deer Hunting
45 minutes to go at work then good bye NYC and hello hunting camp. Tomorrow morning sit will be mainly a photo shoot as my freezer is getting full. -
Help!!! New hunter this season -- haven't seen a deer yet
Al Bundy replied to Hank's topic in Deer Hunting
For the first bunch of years I deer hunted I didnt see much of anything until I figured that getting into a tree was what I needed. A stand, a climber, or even a ground blind. In my opinion it allows you to squirm a bit more than if you were directly on the ground. You may be moving more than you think. I also went the entire season of I think 2014 without seeing a single deer. I suspect I was patterned as I only have one real place I was hunting from. On your private land, can you see any heavy used paths? Is your private land woods? Or open fields? Are you taking into account the wind and your smell? Hunting clothes aired out? What is the layout of your private land? Next to corn, heavy thick, very open??